Lisa Webb
Calumet City,IL
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment. Compassionate Charge Nurse offers 30+ years of patient care and advocacy within 5 units. Highly skilled in charting, managing patient intake and discharges and monitoring care plans. Well-versed in promoting policies and protocols to achieve core measures. Demonstrated success in cultivating strong patient rapport to drive outcome goals. Patient-oriented Nurse with 30+ years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Maternal Child and Pediatric Intensive Care specialty. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Registered Nurse
Cook County Hospital
10.2010 - Current
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
- Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
- Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Developed and maintained close relationships with patients and families to facilitate smooth communications, provide encouragement and build trust.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health, and organizational regulations.
- Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to home care, rehabilitative facility, or self-care.
- Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
- Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
- Developed and implemented specific nursing care plans to cater to individual patient needs.
- Assisted in development and implementation of new policies and procedures to improve healthcare quality.
Nurse Clinician
Provident Hospital Of Cook County
12.1997 - 10.2010
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Coached underperforming students to help meet clinical objectives
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
- Liaised with medical and nursing personnel to evaluate and improve teaching and nursing practices.
- Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
- Developed and created clinical assignments to assess student skills.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Identified common pediatric and adolescent illnesses to plan and implement interventions and management.
- Analyzed and interpreted patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings, and diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnosis.
- Helped young patients feel comfortable with procedures and immunizations.
- Provided educational support to patients and families to inform them of procedures.
- Provided bedside care and treatment for patients in pediatric patients.
- Trained family members in how to care for patients and manage individual conditions.
- Administered immunizations and other preventative care measures to promote health and prevent disease.
- Liaised with social workers and other support services to provide comprehensive care and address social and emotional needs.
- Monitored progress of each student and provided formal evaluation upon completion of clinical placements.
- Trained 75+ students to identify signs of patient health deterioration and clinical equipment malfunction to promote achievement of course objectives.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
- Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
- Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to foster smooth transitions of newborns to maternal child unit.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Communicated with family members and loved ones to provide information about patient care, treatments and medical options.
- Administered medications and fluids and checked vital signs on critically ill newborns.
- Followed policies, procedures and hospital regulations for protocol compliance and patient safety.
- Assessed, evaluated, and cared for neonate and pediatric patients.
- Provided high level of quality care for each and every patient in 8-bed neonatal ICU unit.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
- Guided patients, caregivers, and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
- Delivered outstanding patient care in [Type] critical care units.
- Triaged patients and delegated treatment needs to qualified staff and specialized departments.
- Identified and assigned appropriate activities and projects to enhance student learning.
- Oversaw laboratory and clinical environments to help students advance knowledge and abilities.
- Directly cared for patients at least 20 hours each month to maintain currency on clinical techniques.
Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery, Antepartum
Mercy Hospital And Medical Center
06.1990 - 12.1997
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
- Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- Conducted comprehensive physical assessments and assisted with pain management.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to foster smooth transitions of newborns to maternal child unit.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Administered medications and fluids and checked vital signs on critically ill newborns.
- Followed policies, procedures and hospital regulations for protocol compliance and patient safety.
- Crafted tailored nursing care plan for each patient and evaluated it daily for effectiveness.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Guided patients, caregivers, and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve labor and delivery processes and patient outcomes.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve labor and delivery processes and patient outcomes
- Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status
- Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia
- Conducted comprehensive physical assessments and assisted with pain management
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to foster smooth transitions of newborns to maternal child unit
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital And Medical Center
06.1987 - 06.1990
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Conducted therapy for mentally ill patients in group and individual settings to assist patients in achieving normalcy.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
- Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor.
- Monitored primary care needs for patients to coordinate access to appropriate providers.
- Educated patients and families about mental health, diagnoses and treatment options.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to provide additional support and guidance.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Loyola University of Chicago
Chicago, IL05.1987
Skills
- Clinical Development
- Nursing Performance Assessment
- Nursing Process
- Update Electronic Charts
- Condition Management
- Invasive Procedures
- Nursing Assignments
- Patient Care Management
- Accurate Documentation
- Administer Medication
- Routine Examinations
- Dressing Changes
- Patient Care Assessment
- Duty Delegation
- Crisis Prevention Intervention
- Psychiatric Disorders
- Airway Management
- Unit Oversight
- Patient Record Auditing
- Daily Audits
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Staffing Requirements
- Patient Care Standards
- Clinical Instruction
- Antibiotics Administration
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Hearing Screenings
- Staff Training
Accomplishments
Former CPR and Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) instructor at Provident Hospital
Participant in workgroup for Cerner Electronic documentation for the Maternal Child Division at Provident Hospital
Timeline
Charge Registered Nurse
Cook County Hospital
10.2010 - Current
Nurse Clinician
Provident Hospital Of Cook County
12.1997 - 10.2010
Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery, Antepartum
Mercy Hospital And Medical Center
06.1990 - 12.1997
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital And Medical Center
06.1987 - 06.1990
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Loyola University of Chicago
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